Nelson Mandela

In tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela, in studio are Niall Mellon; Charlie Bird, Bride Rosney, Senator Feargal Quinn and Brendan Archibold, former trade union official who officiated during the Dunnes Stores strike and Eoin Sweeney, reporter. Joining the discussion by phone are Peter Murtagh, Managing Editor of The Irish Times; Melanie Verwoerd, former South African Ambassador to Ireland; and Don Mullan, author and humanitarian.

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